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Help with Vista and XP

Networking

Alright, i have cable internet with some stupid Motorolla Modem, i have a Netgear wireless router plugged into that, I have the Desktop PC which is running XP plugged into the wireless router with CAT5 cable (obviously), Now on the other end i have a HP Laptop running Vista and connected VIA wireless.

Now i am stupid when it comes to Vista and what not i have tried to configure a network but i can't connect the two computers. i want to be able to access the files and other stuff on my Desktop. Can someone give me guidelines on setting up a network and connecting the two pc's.